NASA says America will win ‘the second space race’ against China

FIRST ON FOX: NASA Acting Administrator Sean Duffy Announces Return to Moon Before Trump Leaves Office

In a groundbreaking video obtained by Fox News Digital, NASA Acting Administrator Sean Duffy revealed plans for America to travel back to the Moon before President Donald Trump’s term ends. Duffy boldly declared that the U.S. will emerge victorious in what he calls “the second space race” against China.

Appointed as acting administrator by President Trump while also serving as Secretary of Transportation, Duffy outlined his ambitious vision for the agency in the video.

“We’re going back to the moon, and this time, when we plant our flag, we stay,” Duffy affirmed. “I’m committed to getting us back to the moon before President Trump leaves office.”

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“China wants to get there, but we’re getting there first,” Duffy emphasized. “We will win the second space race.”

As the first head of NASA to acknowledge a space race against China, Duffy’s leadership aligns with Trump’s goal of advancing space exploration. The Artemis program, named after Apollo’s twin sister, aims to pave the way for American astronauts to reach Mars.

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Since the Apollo 17 mission in 1972, American astronauts have not set foot on the moon. The successful Artemis I mission in 2022 marked a significant step towards lunar exploration, with plans for sustained presence on the moon.

Despite proposed budget cuts to NASA, Duffy remains steadfast in his commitment to the Artemis program. He emphasized that Artemis will play a crucial role in America’s journey to Mars.

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With a looming government shutdown deadline, Congress faces critical decisions on federal funding. Despite uncertainties, sources at NASA assure that the Artemis program will continue to drive advancements in space exploration.

“Our program is called Artemis,” Duffy reiterated. “And what we learn through Artemis gets us to Mars.”

Preston Mizell is a writer with Fox News Digital covering breaking news. Connect with him on X @MizellPreston